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Board approves home‑based outdoor education program on Cedar Mountain Road with safety and licensing conditions

Joint Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners, Douglas County · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a special‑use permit allowing an educational program at 6560 Cedar Mountain Road to host 20–25 students for outdoor, agriculture‑focused classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays; approval conditions require DRC review, any building renovations to meet commercial permit standards, state licensure as appropriate and a one‑year administrative review (plus CPR/first‑aid certification for volunteers).

Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a special‑use permit on Feb. 3 for an education program proposed at 6560 Cedar Mountain Road.

The applicant, Craig Nehemiah Ray, told the board he plans a nature‑based program combining agricultural and environmental instruction for homeschool and community students (grades K–12) on Wednesdays and Saturdays, hosting 20–25 students with a 1:5 adult‑to‑student ratio. Activities described include soil and pH studies in an on‑site creek, beekeeping,…

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